OCBA Speciality Credit Night
Earn Credits For Three Specialties In One Night!Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2015
OCBA Headquarters, Newport Beach
Featuring talks by Orange County attorney Marjorie Fuller, corporate wellness specialist Jack Kenefick, and a special guest speaker from the California State Bar. Download the flyer for more information or register online. ...See More

Want to Help a Vet?
Navigating VA BenefitsTuesday, Aug. 25, 2015
OCBA Headquarters, Newport Beach
This two-hour MCLE program will provide an overview of
VA disability law, outlining the VA claims and appeals process. Download the flyer for more information or register online. ...See More

Anti-SLAPP Litigation in the Real Estate Arena
Sometimes the Best Defense Is a Strong OffensePresented by the OCBA Real Estate SectionWednesday, Sept. 30, 2015
Radisson Hotel, Newport BeachDownload the flyer for more information or register online. ...See More

OCBA Featured Member Benefit: LEXIS ADVANCE®As a member of the OCBA, attorneys in 1-10 attorney firms are eligible to receive up to 40% off a new Lexis Advance® subscription! To learn more, contact Randy Howarth at 714.454.4077 or randy.howarth@lexisnexis.com and mention you’re a member of the Orange County Bar Association. Or request a price quote at www.lexisnexis.com/barmember40off.

OCBA Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)OCBA Members enjoy discounted Lawyer Referral & Information Service membership dues. LRIS refers hundreds of clients in over 30 different areas of law to LRIS panel members every month. Join now to gain a proven practice-building tool. To join, call the Public Services Administrator at (949) 440-6700, ext. 128 or email kriley@ocbar.org. ...See More

OCBA HELP-Line Mentoring ProgramThe HELP-Line is your “Hotline of Experienced Legal Professionals” connecting you with experienced attorneys for practical answers to law-related questions. This is a member benefit available to OCBA members at no charge. Help is just a phone call away. Contact the OCBA Membership Department at 949.440.6700, ext. 384 to be put in touch with a HELP-Line volunteer or to get more information....Read More

The Orange County Bar Association is considering the formation of a section dedicated to the practice of criminal law. It is contemplated that the section would be open for both public and private attorneys—prosecutors and defense. Read More..

The online election will open for voting on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, and close at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 22. Only active attorney members will be eligible to vote (no law students, retired, or honorary members). Read More..

The Orange County Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators (OC-ALA) recently posted a video featuring the following members of the Orange County Bar Association, in order to introduce prospective members to the benefits of membership: Read More..

The Orange County Bar Association is considering the formation of a section dedicated to dealing primarily with conservatorship and guardianship issues involving both law and procedure, as well as the possible need for legislative action to address issues with no current resolution. Read More..

Orange County Superior Court has developed procedural guidelines and a resource guide in response to the Penal Code section 1001.80, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2015 and establishes a pretrial diversion program for current and former members of the U.S. military. Read More..

Sunday, Nov. 8 - Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015
Hilton Moorea, French Polynesia
Come join the OCBA in Moorea, Tahiti for its Annual Travel Seminar!
Download the flyer for more information and to register for this event.Read More..

The California State Bar's Legal Services Trust Fund Commission recently passed a resolution to recognize the passing of William Wenke on May 28, 2015, and honor him for his contribution to the California legal services community. Read More..

The OCBA is pleased to congratulate five of its member firms, which were recently recognized in Law360's Global 20, a ranking of the top firm's with considerable global presence that have handled the largest as well as most groundbreaking and significant international cases for the past year. Read More..

The United States District Court for the Central District of California announces the appointment of Gail J. Standish as United States Magistrate Judge. Judge Standish, who was sworn in on April 13, 2015, will sit in Los Angeles in the Court’s Western Division. Read More..